Our Story

Founded in 2008, Stillwell Partners is a global consultancy focused on marketing, media and content development. Stillwell is the founding organizer of Advertising Week, the largest gathering of advertising and media leaders in the world. Stillwell is also a co-founder of Quiver, a multifaceted creative company dedicated to music, talent and content.

OUR NAME

The Stillwell Partners name came from a unique association with Coney Island and the annual July 4th event, Nathan’s International Hot Dog Eating Contest. Each year on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenue, Nathan’s Famous becomes the epicenter of American patriotism, as the world’s premiere gustatory gladiators convene in spirited competition for the prestigious International Mustard Yellow Belt. It’s from this contest, widely referred to as the ten most exciting minutes in sports, that Stillwell found its name.

What We Do

ADVERTISING WEEK

The founders of the Stillwell team have produced Advertising Week since its inception in 2004. In that time, Advertising Week has drawn more than 1.4 million participants from around the world to its events in New York City, London and Tokyo, with plans to expand into Mexico in late 2017 and Australia soon thereafter. The event is comprised of thought leadership programming that celebrates the power of advertising, media and neighboring industries with some of the biggest names in the business.

The 2016 edition of Advertising Week New York introduced the D&AD Impact Awards, a new kind of award show that acknowledges socially impactful work in advertising and marketing. Winners are divided into 12 categories, ranging from humanitarian aid and education, to environmental sustainability and government engagement. The event is a collaborative effort between D&AD and Advertising Week.

In 2014, Stillwell co-founded Quiver, a creative company devoted to music, content and collaboration. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Quiver streamlines the often complicated process of music, talent, strategy and rights acquisition seamlessly between artists, brands, content creators and distribution channels throughout New York, Hollywood and everywhere in between. From music supervision and licensing to content consultation and talent, Quiver offers artistic solutions while maintaining creative integrity at its core.

The Stillwell team has produced Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, located on the corner of Stillwell Avenue, since 2005. The iconic New York eatery celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016.